50 Drawing Ideas for Beginners

Staring at a blank page? Here are 50 hand-picked drawing ideas for beginners — each one links to a full step-by-step tutorial, so you can go from "what should I draw?" to actually drawing in under a minute. Save this page: it's built to be your restock shelf whenever the inspiration runs dry.

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    Beginner flower drawing

    Start from a small circle for the center and simple ovals for petals and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Flower drawing — hand-drawn flower illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Dog drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Dog drawing — hand-drawn dog illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Cat

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Cat drawing — hand-drawn cat illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Butterfly study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Butterfly drawing — hand-drawn butterfly illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner tree drawing

    Start from a flared trunk with a cloud-shaped canopy and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Tree drawing — hand-drawn tree illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Heart drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Heart drawing — hand-drawn heart illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Volleyball

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Volleyball drawing — hand-drawn volleyball illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Frog study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Frog drawing — hand-drawn frog illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner hibiscus drawing

    Start from five overlapping heart-ish petals around a long stamen and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Hibiscus drawing — hand-drawn hibiscus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Pumpkin drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Pumpkin drawing — hand-drawn pumpkin illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Turkey

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Turkey drawing — hand-drawn turkey illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Fish study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Fish drawing — hand-drawn fish illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner christmas tree drawing

    Start from three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Christmas Tree drawing — hand-drawn Christmas tree illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Book drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Book drawing — hand-drawn book illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Snake

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Snake drawing — hand-drawn snake illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Bird study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Bird drawing — hand-drawn bird illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner soccer ball drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Soccer Ball drawing — hand-drawn soccer ball illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    House drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    House drawing — hand-drawn house illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Bear

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Bear drawing — hand-drawn bear illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Basketball study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Basketball drawing — hand-drawn basketball illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner ghost drawing

    Start from a bell curve with a wavy hem and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Ghost drawing — hand-drawn ghost illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Cloud drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Cloud drawing — hand-drawn cloud illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw Christmas

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Christmas drawing — hand-drawn Christmas illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Moon study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Moon drawing — hand-drawn moon illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner cow drawing

    Start from a large rounded rectangle body with an oval head and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Cow drawing — hand-drawn cow illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Bouquet drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Bouquet drawing — hand-drawn bouquet illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Gingerbread Man

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Gingerbread Man drawing — hand-drawn gingerbread man illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Santa Claus study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Santa Claus drawing — hand-drawn Santa Claus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner saturn drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Saturn drawing — hand-drawn saturn illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Teddy Bear drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Teddy Bear drawing — hand-drawn teddy bear illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Seahorse

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Seahorse drawing — hand-drawn seahorse illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Money study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Money drawing — hand-drawn money illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner ladybug drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Ladybug drawing — hand-drawn ladybug illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Elephant drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Elephant drawing — hand-drawn elephant illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Turtle

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Turtle drawing — hand-drawn turtle illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Space study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Space drawing — hand-drawn space illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner bow drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Bow drawing — hand-drawn bow illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Bunny drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Bunny drawing — hand-drawn bunny illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Leaf

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Leaf drawing — hand-drawn leaf illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Chain study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Chain drawing — hand-drawn chain illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner daisy drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Daisy drawing — hand-drawn daisy illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Bed drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Bed drawing — hand-drawn bed illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw Food

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Food drawing — hand-drawn food illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Pizza study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Pizza drawing — hand-drawn pizza illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner lotus drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Lotus drawing — hand-drawn lotus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Puppy drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Puppy drawing — hand-drawn puppy illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Rat

    A classic pick for beginner sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Rat drawing — hand-drawn rat illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Sloth study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Sloth drawing — hand-drawn sloth illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Beginner pig drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Pig drawing — hand-drawn pig illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Controller drawing, beginner version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Controller drawing — hand-drawn controller illustration with ink lines and soft colors

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FAQ

What are some drawing ideas for beginners?

The list above covers the most popular options — every entry links to a full step-by-step tutorial. Top picks to start with: the first five on the list, which balance easy construction with a satisfying result.

How do I choose which one to draw?

Pick by energy, not by outcome: choose something you can finish in the time you have. Small finished drawings build more skill (and motivation) than abandoned masterpieces. Or let the random drawing generator choose for you.

Do I need special supplies?

No — every tutorial on this site works with a pencil, an eraser and any paper. Markers or colored pencils are a nice finishing touch, never a requirement.